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GWR 1500 Class 0-6-0 pannier tank - 1501320 views27/02/2022 - Sunday - GWR 0-6-0 pannier tank - 1501 leaving Irwell Vale on 1J55 - 10.30 service off Bury to Rawtenstall

RSH 7485/1948 ‘Agecroft No.2’320 viewsAgecroft No.2 was one of three standard outside cylinder locomotives ordered by the Salford Corporation Electricity Department for use at Agecroft Power Station near Manchester where they shunted coal wagons from the power station to the coal tipplers. Works no 7485 was delivered in a goods train to Agecroft BR shed. Painted green and black lining edged with red on the outside and yellow on the inside, she was put into store nearby and did not commence work until December 1950.

The power station eventually passed into CEGB ownership and the engines became redundant when a conveyor belt was constructed to bring the coal supplies in directly from Agecroft colliery. When the surplus locos were offered for sale, AG2 was purchased and moved to Southport by road on 14th December 1982. Following intensive restoration, the loco spent much of the 1990s masquerading at ‘Thomas’ (or at least his very close friend)at events at Southport, and also appearing at the Preston Guild celebrations of 1992.

The loco spent most of 2004 off site at the East Lancashire Railway, masquerading as “Percy” for their Thomas events, but after returned to Riversway to haul the first passenger train during the open weekend of 8th & 9th January. This was followed up by operating the inaugural train on our formal open day in September 2005. From then until September 2008, the loco was a regular performer, however, in November 2008, the loco was withdrawn for her well deserved 10 year overhaul. It’s not yet been decided where AG2’s position in the restoration queue will be – however, the loco will hopefully not be away too long!

SR Pacific - 4 6 2 - Western County Class -34092 "City of Wells"320 views02/01/2023 - SR Pacific - 4 6 2 - Western County Class -34092 "City of Wells" arriving at Ramsbottom on the 12.25 to Rawtenstall from Heywood - note the head board code has changed.

LMS Black 5 - 45231 "Sherwood Forester"320 views20/05/2023 - LMS Black 5 - 45231 "Sherwood Forester" returning with the "Lakelander" crossing the River Kent at Arnside

SR Pacific 35018 - "British India Line" 320 views05/08/2023 - SR Pacific 35018 - "British India Line" on the "Cumbrian Mountain Express" leaving Hellifield behind and heading towards Blackburn and onto Preston.

SR Battle of Britain Class - 34067 "Tangmere"320 views16/08/2023 - SR Pacific - 34067 "Tangmere" on a test run approaches the S & C junction at Settle coming from Carnforth along the Little North Western line heading towards Hellifield on 5M50

LMS Stanier Jubilee - 5690 "Leander"320 views25/01/20054- Sunday - LMS Stanier Jubilee - 5690 "Leander" runs tender first along Burrs Straight towards Ramsbottom.

LMS Royal Scot Class - 46115 "Scots Guardsman 320 views01/12/2023 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" tucked inside Class 47 - 47804 on an empty stock movement 5Z79 from Carnforth to York at Settle Junction.

LMS Royal Scot Class - 46115 "Scots Guardsman 320 views01/12/2023 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" tucked inside Class 47 - 47804 on an empty stock movement 5Z79 from Carnforth to York at Hellifield Station.

LMS Stanier Jubilee - 45699 as 45627 "Sierra Leone", Stanier Black 5 - 44932320 views16/04/2024 - Stanier Black 5 reversing in the down goods loop towing 45627 and support coach at Hellifield

LMS Stanier Jubilee - 45699 as 45627 "Sierra Leone", Stanier Black 5 - 44932320 views16/04/2024 - 45627 being dragged along the down goods loop.

SR Pacific 34046 "Braunton"320 views03/06/2024 - SR Pacific 34046 "Braunton" crossing the Rochdale Canal leaving Todmorden on a special charter returning from York to Crewe,

BR 2-10-0 Class 9F - 92134320 viewsSaturday - 12/10/2024 - BR 2-10-0 Class 9F - 92134 rolling through Irewell Vale halt on the 13.25 service from Bury to Rawtenstall.